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Medications: The Silent Saboteurs Of Gut Health

Posted on September 6, 2023October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Our gut is a complex ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in our overall health. There's a delicate balance within the gut ecosystem and I bet it would surprise you how easily it can be disrupted by normal, everyday things. Diet, stress, and sleep habits...Read More

The Sunshine Vitamin: Gut Health’s Secret Weapon

Posted on August 22, 2023October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Most of us have always been aware of how great vitamin D is for our bones. And by now, with everything that's gone on in the health world in the past several years, we all know that vitamin D is great for our immune system. But did you know it...Read More

What’s the Deal With Collagen?

Posted on March 3, 2021October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about collagen, so I thought I'd jot down a few little tidbits about it here on the blog, in case there might be more folks interested in learning about this handy little nutrient. Collagen has become a hot commodity in the wellness world...Read More

Let’s Talk #2! Why BMs Should be a Daily Thing and How to Make it Happen

Posted on November 18, 2020October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

This post is about a bit of a "dirty" topic...the importance of the good ol' #2! I'm shocked by how many of my clients don't have daily bowel movements and think nothing of it. The medical community considers it all good as long as you're going 3 times a week,...Read More

The Importance of Digestion & 7 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Buck

Posted on September 5, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

I never gave much thought to the importance of digestion. I ate things I enjoyed and stayed away from things that bothered my stomach. Thanks to high school biology, I know roughly what happens to food as it passes through the digestive system and eventually makes its way out of...Read More

Love Your Liver with Milk Thistle

Posted on July 3, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday week - whether you are north or south of the border. We are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy BOTH holidays, which is an excellent tie-in for this post about how helpful milk thistle can be for liver support...you know, in case...Read More

Green Gut Healing Smoothie

Posted on June 26, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Happy Summer, everyone! Can you believe we're in the last week of June already?? To finish off my month of "all things gut health", I'm posting a tasty smoothie recipe filled with ingredients that will benefit your gut, as well as the rest of your body. It's easy and delicious -...Read More

Gut Health, Stress and a Fear of Letting Go

Posted on June 19, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

My focus on gut health continues! We've covered how to know your gut needs some love, the connection between gut health and acne, and now we're moving on to gut health and stress...Could this month get any more interesting?! (this would be where my kids start rolling their eyes...)At this point, I'm...Read More

The Gut/Acne Connection: Strengthen your Gut to Improve Acne

Posted on June 12, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

Do you or your kiddos struggle with acne or other skin issues? What would you say if I told you it's possible to significantly improve the condition of your skin (or your teen's) through simple diet changes?My guess is it would be about a 50/50 reaction between "ya, right" and...Read More

Warning Signs Your Gut Needs Some TLC & 6 Easy Ways to Start the Healing

Posted on May 29, 2019October 18, 2023 by Suzanne Burke

How's your gut? Are you thinking it's doing pretty good? Maybe you get a little heartburn or indigestion now and then? Do you even know what that question means?If you don't really understand the question, you're not alone. I didn't have a clue what it meant when I was first...Read More